Photoshop AI Update: Complete Walkthrough & Beginner Guide

Adobe has recently introduced powerful AI features to Photoshop, enhancing users' creative projects. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to access and utilize these new tools.

Accessing Photoshop Beta

First, to ensure that all new features are available, it is recommended to use the Photoshop Beta app on your desktop. Follow these steps to get started:

Open the Adobe Creative Cloud Application:
- Navigate to the app section.
- Use the search bar to type "beta" and find all Adobe beta apps.
- Select the Photoshop Beta app and click on the install button.
- Wait a few minutes for the installation to complete.
- Launch Photoshop Beta from the Creative Cloud app.

Key Features of Photoshop Beta

After launching Photoshop Beta and creating a new project, you will notice the Contextual Taskbar that dynamically changes based on your current tool or selection.

Generating Images with AI

Generate Image Button:
- Located in the contextual taskbar.
- Opens a new window where you can enter a prompt to generate a new image.
- Set the contents type to either art or photo, use a reference image, and choose effects.
This feature utilizes the Adobe Firefly Image 3 Model, accessible on Firefly Adobe.
Generating Variations:
- Click generate again to produce three more images based on your prompt and parameters.
- This is useful for experimenting with different variations.

Generative Fill Feature

Modifying Existing Images:
- Select the area in your image to modify using the lasso tool.
- Click on generative fill in the contextual taskbar.
- Enter your prompt or use a reference image before clicking generate.
Useful for seamlessly integrating new elements into existing images. It works best with static elements like adding a bone to a dog's mouth.
Generated Variations:
- Under generated variations, click on a burger menu and select "Generate Similar".
- Rate the generated variation as good or poor to improve future outputs.
Upscaling Images:
- Hover your cursor over any AI-generated variation.
- Click the arrow icon on the top left of the thumbnail to upscale the image for higher resolution.

Generating Backgrounds

Removing Backgrounds:
- Click on the remove background button in the contextual taskbar to apply a layer mask.
Generating New Backgrounds:
- Once the background is removed, the contextual taskbar will update.
- Click on the generate background option to enter a text prompt for a new background.
The AI will create a cohesive and realistic background considering the lighting and contrast of your subject.

Conclusion

Adobe’s integration of AI tools in Photoshop Beta is a significant update facilitating advanced creative projects. For those looking for additional image generation tools, a beginner guide to Adobe Firefly is available.

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FAQ

Q: How do I install the Photoshop Beta app?

A: Open the Adobe Creative Cloud application, navigate to the app section, search "beta," select the Photoshop Beta app, and click install.

Q: What is the Contextual Taskbar in Photoshop Beta?

A: The Contextual Taskbar dynamically changes based on your current tool or selection, providing quick access to relevant features.

Q: How do I use the Generative Fill feature?

A: Select the area you want to modify using the lasso tool, click on generative fill in the contextual taskbar, enter your prompt or reference image, and then generate.

Q: Can I generate multiple variations of an image?

A: Yes, you can click generate again to produce three more variations based on your prompt.

Q: How do I remove the background of an image?

A: Use the remove background button in the contextual taskbar, which applies a layer mask to remove the existing background.

Q: What if I need a higher resolution version of an AI-generated image?

A: Hover your cursor over the AI-generated variation and click the arrow icon on the top left of the thumbnail to upscale the image.